Tale of Peter Rabbit - Dallas, TX

Puppetry arts continues to bring Beatrix Potter's naughty little bunny to the stage via the Dallas Children's Theater through April 19 at Baker Theater Rosewood Center. (Source: Texas Monthly).

"The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter is an award-winning musical adaptation being performed at 5938 Skillman Road in Dallas, Texas. Show times are Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 1:30 p.m., and Sun. 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. The production was adapted for the puppetry stage by B. Wolf.

"With more than 30 shows to her credit at the Dallas Children's Theater and other stages, this is one that remains especially close to her heart," says writer Nancy Churnin. "Part of what continues to attract her to this story, she says, is the mix of real-life sorrow and joy."

Admission is $14-$19 and groups of seven or more are $10 per person. Deposit is required with reservation. There are no shows April 10-12.

The show is best for ages four and up.

For more information, call 214-740-0051.

In unrelated event news, in Preston Hollow there will be an opening reception April 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Native Arts Center & Gallery for Cherokee artist Donald Vann. The address is 11700 Preston Road, #732 in the Preston Forest Shopping Center in Dallas.

The Native Arts Center and Gallery is a project of the American Indian Arts Council, Inc. Regular hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11-4 and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.

For information, call 214-265-0071.

In other event news, Planned Parenthood of North Texas (PPNT) is collaborating with The Vogel Alcove of Dallas County, Safe Haven of Tarrant County, and Hope's Door of Collin County to donate supplies to homeless and displaced women and children in North Texas for the annual Meet the Need for Moms in May donation drive. PPNT will collect childcare supplies through May 4 in North Texas area clinics and present the donations to moms in honor of Mother's Day. In 2008, they collected more than 2,000 pounds of donations.

There are two ways to donate: Donation boxes will be in clinic waiting rooms starting April 3. Wish lists for all three agencies and participating clinic locations are available at http://www.ppnt.org/media/meet-the-need.html.

You can also go to http://www.ppnt.org/ct/a1LCf4d1HLwO/ now and make a donation by credit card or mail in a check and they'll buy the supplies for you. All money donated to Meet the Need will be used to buy childcare supplies for the homeless moms.

If you have any other questions or need more information, send an e-mail to holly.morgan@ppnt.org or call 214-363-2004 and ask for Holly.